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factionism 

A mindset in which a person thinks only or mostly of the group s/he belongs to, sometimes to the detriment of others.
Some factionistic Serbs refuse to acknowledge the Srebrenica massacre.
factionism by UmmAgummA July 28, 2005

functionalism 

A French post-structuralist movement in the 1970's that argued that philosophy was a actually a critique of power.

Underwritten by Foucalt.
Foucalt argued that functionalism divided society into a duality of power: oppressed and oppressor.
functionalism by sandraxine September 16, 2018

Fictionalism 

A psychological or behavioral tendency to treat fictional characters as if they were real, often experiencing emotional attachment, empathy, or concern for their well-being, and blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
"His fictionalism has led him to spend hours every day immersed in online discussions defending his favorite fictional characters as if they were real people."
Fictionalism by IstillLive April 19, 2024

cosmeto-functionalism 

the concept of designing structures or buildings in such a manner that they look beautiful and are functional (working well).
Cosmeto-functionalism could be a useful concept in design.

church hurt 

church hurt is where you experience a degree of distance, pain, or judgement from your church community. Essentially, you are just unable to “find your place”. This is prevalent in the Christian community, but can be extended to other religions.
Now that I am an adult I am beginning to heal from the church hurt that was inflicted on me as a child.
Word of the Day on May 27, 2026
Huge. Surpassing normal expectations.
I was fishing with a Spinner Bait and a HONKIN pike came after it and hit it . Felt like a lawnmower running over a brick.
honkin by R. LaJoy December 26, 2005
Word of the Day on May 26, 2026